Chicken Fried Rice with Broccoli Recipe

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Chicken Fried Rice with Broccoli Recipe

This Chicken Fried Rice with Broccoli is a tasty and quick meal that's ideal for busy weeknights. It's a complete meal in and of itself, with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, fluffy rice, and scrambled eggs all cooked together in one pan.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup broccoli florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups water

Time Needed

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Set aside the chicken from the skillet.
To the skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, with the broccoli and garlic.
Set aside the broccoli from the skillet.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Set aside the eggs from the skillet.
To the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
Combine the chicken, broccoli, and eggs in a skillet with the rice.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until everything is thoroughly heated.
Serve immediately and enjoy.